Berlin Marathon closes roads by Brandenburg Gate until 1 October
Published on 09/27/2026 at 12:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Road closures for the Berlin Marathon affect Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) in Berlin on 27 September 2026, with the final nearby section scheduled to reopen on 1 October. The race route passes the historic gateway and changes how travellers reach Pariser Platz and the surrounding streets.
Berlin Marathon closures reach Brandenburg Gate until 1 October
The 52nd Berlin Marathon takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026. The Straße des 17. Juni between Großer Stern and the gate has been closed since 21 September to secure the event, while Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße is also affected. The closure is scheduled to end in stages, with the last section between Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße and Ebertstraße due to reopen on Thursday, 1 October 2026, at 6pm.
On Sunday, the marathon route is closed from about 7am until approximately 6pm in the central districts. Unter den Linden between Pariser Platz and Friedrichstraße is scheduled to be closed from 5.30am to 7pm. The rbb24 closure overview also identifies restrictions around Ebertstraße, John-Foster-Dulles-Allee, Scheidemannstraße and the government district.
Brandenburg Gate connects the race route with Berlin history
The sandstone gate was constructed between 1788 and 1791 to designs by Carl Gotthard Langhans. It rises 26 metres (85 ft), extends 65.5 metres (215 ft) across and is 11 metres (36 ft) deep, with two rows of six Doric columns. The Quadriga by Johann Gottfried Schadow was added in 1793.
The route and the monument meet at a place shaped by Berlin's divided history. The gateway stood in a restricted zone beside the Berlin Wall from 1961, and its reopening on 22 December 1989 followed the fall of the Wall. Today, the route's temporary restrictions are concentrated on the streets around a structure that once separated the city's eastern and western halves. Further history and dimensions of the gate are provided by Berlin's official tourism service.
Road access changes while the marathon passes the gate
The restrictions are temporary, but they matter for visitors arriving by car, taxi or coach. The marathon's central route includes the approaches to Pariser Platz, so the usual road access is not available during the main closure periods.
Pedestrian access across the route is managed through underground crossings. Cyclists can use the route where possible, but must not enter the closed race area. The changes give the weekend a practical link to the monument: the gate remains the fixed landmark, while the surrounding streets become part of the race infrastructure.
Visiting Brandenburg Gate: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Berlin Marathon takes place on 27 September 2026, with the course and nearby roads affecting the area around Brandenburg Gate.
- Road closures continue in stages until 1 October 2026 at 6pm, when the final section between Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße and Ebertstraße is scheduled to reopen.
- Pedestrians can cross the route through underground crossings, while the Tiergarten Tunnel and Alexanderplatz Tunnel remain available for road traffic according to the reported arrangements.
- Brandenburg Gate stands at Pariser Platz in central Berlin, beside Unter den Linden and close to the Reichstag, Tiergarten and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
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Frequently asked questions about Brandenburg Gate
When does the Berlin Marathon take place at Brandenburg Gate?
The Berlin Marathon takes place on 27 September 2026, with the route passing the area around the gate.
What has changed at Brandenburg Gate?
Roads around the gate are temporarily closed for the marathon, with the final nearby section scheduled to reopen on 1 October 2026 at 6pm.
Where is Brandenburg Gate and how do you get there?
It stands at Pariser Platz in central Berlin, near Unter den Linden and the Reichstag. During the closures, pedestrians should use underground crossings and travellers can use public transport.
